Ryan Marotta, Associate Editor

High prices can negatively affect patient access and adherence.

Although many pharmacists are divided when it comes to their job satisfaction, most of them are currently happy with their compensation, according to a recent Pharmacy Times® Salary and Job Satisfaction Survey.

A prescription drug ad broadcast during the musical on television has set the stage for a larger conversation about patient access to preexposure prophylaxis medication.

Each year, the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) releases its review of the year's most common medication safety issues.

Pharmacists must remain educated about errors and ways to prevent them, according to the Institute for Safe Medication Practices.

As technological innovations continue to transform health care, many pharmacists and other providers are increasingly looking to digital solutions for improving medication adherence among their patients.

Although smart pump alerts can be an useful tool in maintaining patient safety, it is important for health systems to take a collaborative and data-driven approach to reducing unnecessary alerts.

As smart infusion technology is increasingly used by pharmacists in health-system settings, analyzing data from these devices can prove key to improving patient health.

The 2018 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting got off to a magical start today when basketball legend, businessman, and HIV/AIDS advocate Earvin “Magic” Johnson delivered the keynote address at the convention’s opening session.

The 2018 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting got off to a magical start today when basketball legend, businessman, and HIV/AIDS advocate Earvin “Magic” Johnson delivered the keynote address at the convention’s opening session, drawing upon his experiences, both on the basketball court and in the business world, to empower attendees to embrace their potential as health care providers and leaders.

ASHP’s 2018 Midyear Clinical Meeting is set to begin, and Pharmacy Times will be on site covering it.

A significant increase in e-cigarette use among middle school and high school students in the United States has driven an overall rise in youth tobacco consumption, according to survey results released by the FDA and the CDC.

Testing DNA through plasma or urine rather than tissue offers health care providers an alternative method to evaluate potential treatment resistance.

As targeted therapies for cancer continue to shape the health care landscape, health care providers may increasingly utilize liquid biopsies to identify potential treatment resistance.

Although HPV vaccination rates have steadily increased in recent years, more work is needed in this area to effectively reduce HPV-associated cancer, according to a new report release by the President’s Cancer Panel.

Pharmacy technicians across the country are being honored today in recognition of National Pharmacy Technician Day.

As growing levels of antibiotic resistance continues to concern health care professionals, the results of a recent study suggest that giving daily probiotic supplements to children can reduce their likelihood of requiring antibiotics.

Although statins have been linked to benefits among older patients with cardiovascular disease, the results of a recent study indicate that there is insufficient evidence to recommend the drug class’ widespread use in healthy adults over the age of 75.

Buprenorphine with naloxone (Suboxone), an established treatment for opioid use disorder, has been increasingly used in states that chose to expand Medicaid eligibility under the Affordable Care Act, according to the results of a recent study.

In a sign of the profession’s evolution, more than 300 pharmacy technicians have now been certified as Compounded Sterile Preparation Technicians, according to the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.

States that chose to expand Medicaid eligibility under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) have seen a greater decrease in uninsured rates among low-income patients.

The life-saving opioid antagonist Narcan is playing a key role during a mass overdose in the Connecticut city.

States that chose to expand Medicaid eligibility under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) have seen a greater decrease in uninsured rates among low-income patients with substance use disorders than states that did not expand Medicaid.

As health care providers work to combat the growing abuse epidemic, the results of a new study suggest that interventions using behavioral insights can change the course of care.

With flu season around the corner, hospitals and other health care facilities will soon be encouraging staff members to protect themselves from the virus with an annual vaccine.

The deaths this week of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain have sparked a much-needed public discussion about mental health and suicide can be prevented.

As the 2018 midterm elections approach and the 115th Congress draws to a close, it is important for pharmacists to stay informed on legislative and regulatory issues that have the potential to affect their practice.

Pharmacists have a crucial role to play in identifying medication safety issues and implementing best practices to prevent errors, according to the ISMP.

The results of a recent study have indicated that caregivers can improve the quality of life of care home patients with dementia by increasing social interaction to at least 1 hour a week.

The results of a recent study show that individuals with a high body mass index (BMI) face a heightened risk of developing dementia compared with those who have a healthy BMI.